Denver defeats Warriors in Game 5

April 30, 2013 10:39 PM

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: The Golden State Warriors signal in the opposite direction of referee Ron Garretson #10 as he makes a call in favor of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: The Golden State Warriors signal in the opposite direction of referee Ron Garretson #10 as he makes a call in favor of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is called for a flagrant foul type one as he collides with Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is called for a flagrant foul type one as he collides with Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Corey Brewer #13 of the Denver Nuggets and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors vie for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Corey Brewer #13 of the Denver Nuggets and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors vie for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Carl Landry #7, Draymond Green #23, Harrison Barnes #40 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors look on as Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets shoots free throws after a flagrant foul by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Carl Landry #7, Draymond Green #23, Harrison Barnes #40 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors look on as Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets shoots free throws after a ... more

Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31), of Nigeria, is fouled while going up for a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, obscured, while forward Wilson Chandler (21) defends in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31), of Nigeria, is fouled while going up for a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, obscured, while forward Wilson Chandler (21) defends in the fourth ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors talks to referee Tony Brothers #25 as they face the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors talks to referee Tony Brothers #25 as they face the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets passes the ball against the the defense of Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets passes the ball against the the defense of Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Festus Ezeli #31 of the Golden State Warriors, Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets, Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors, Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors battle for rebounding position during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Festus Ezeli #31 of the Golden State Warriors, Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets, Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors, Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets and ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket past Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket past Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala, left, pursues a loose ball with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala, left, pursues a loose ball with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April ... more

Golden State Warriors forwards Carl Landry, left, and Draymond Green in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors forwards Carl Landry, left, and Draymond Green in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is called for a flagrant foul type one as he collides with Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is called for a flagrant foul type one as he collides with Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets takes a shot over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors as the Warriors bench watched late in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets takes a shot over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors as the Warriors bench watched late in the fourth quarter during Game Five of ... more

Golden State Warriors forward Carl Landry, left, battles for position for a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors forward Carl Landry, left, battles for position for a rebound with Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors walks to the bench against the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors walks to the bench against the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the ... more

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, left, of Australia, reaches up to block a shot by Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, left, of Australia, reaches up to block a shot by Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors leads his team against the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Head coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors leads his team against the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball against Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball against Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, right, consoles guard Stephen Curry as Curry is pulled late in their 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, right, consoles guard Stephen Curry as Curry is pulled late in their 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: (L-R) David Lee #10, Stephen Curry #30 and Kent Bazemore #20 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: (L-R) David Lee #10, Stephen Curry #30 and Kent Bazemore #20 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being called for a foul against the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being called for a foul against the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, center, as Warriors forward Harrison Barnes sets a pick in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, center, as Warriors forward Harrison Barnes sets a pick in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA ... more

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12), of Australia, leads forward Richard Jefferson, right, off the court after their 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12), of Australia, leads forward Richard Jefferson, right, off the court after their 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball ... more

Denver Nuggets forward Kosta Koufos, left, defends as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets forward Kosta Koufos, left, defends as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson of the Denver Broncos is served a large cupcake as he sits courtside with linebacker Wesley Woodyard (R) to see the Golden State Warriors face the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson of the Denver Broncos is served a large cupcake as he sits courtside with linebacker Wesley Woodyard (R) to see the Golden State Warriors face the Denver ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets and Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors vie for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets and Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors vie for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets drives past Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors with the help of a screen from JaVale McGee #34 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets drives past Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors with the help of a screen from JaVale McGee #34 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of ... more

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala hangs from the rim after dunking against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala hangs from the rim after dunking against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets as referee Tony Brothers #25 oversees the action during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets as referee Tony Brothers #25 oversees the action during Game Five of the Western ... more

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts as time runs out on their 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts as time runs out on their 107-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. ... more

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala, left, battles for control of a loose ball with Golden State Warriors guard Jarrett Jack in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala, left, battles for control of a loose ball with Golden State Warriors guard Jarrett Jack in the third quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, ... more

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson digs into a gigantic cupcake sent to him in his courtside seat while teammate Wesley Woodyard looks on as they attend Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson digs into a gigantic cupcake sent to him in his courtside seat while teammate Wesley Woodyard looks on as they attend Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

Fans celebrate a play by the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Fans celebrate a play by the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets ... more

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Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler chases down a loose ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler chases down a loose ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, ... more

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, right, scoops up a loose ball as Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry (30) and Klay Thompson defend during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, right, scoops up a loose ball as Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry (30) and Klay Thompson defend during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball ... more

Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, right, argues a call against his team with referee Tony Brothers during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, right, argues a call against his team with referee Tony Brothers during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the ... more

Golden State Warriors guard Jarret Jack, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee defends during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors guard Jarret Jack, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee defends during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, ... more

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl directs his team against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl directs his team against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in ... more

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets and Festus Ezeli #31 of the Golden State Warriors battle for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets and Festus Ezeli #31 of the Golden State Warriors battle for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball against the defense of JaVale McGee #34 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball against the defense of JaVale McGee #34 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets passes the ball against the the defense of Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Ty Lawson #3 of the Denver Nuggets passes the ball against the the defense of Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors has the ball knocked away by Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors has the ball knocked away by Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors takes a shot over Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors takes a shot over Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Head coach George Karl leads the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Head coach George Karl leads the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at ... more

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors vie for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) less

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Denver Nuggets and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors vie for a loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA ... more

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) argues with referee Eric Lewis (42) after he was called for a foul in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Denver. The Nuggets won 107-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) argues with referee Eric Lewis (42) after he was called for a foul in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of their first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the ... more